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For full details, please see JCQ’s access document which is updated each academic year. The rules for GCSE apply equally to International GCSEs.  \nThe main principle is that students are rewarded for the aspects of the quality of written communication that they are responsible for. Mark schemes are applied using the ‘best fit approach’. Where a student has used a scribe, the examiner will select a level of the mark scheme using the ‘best fit approach’ and then make an adjustment according to the information given on the scribe front sheet. There is no deduction of a discrete number of marks because of using a scribe.  \nThis extract (p. 66 in March 2026 version) explains the position on the use of scribes:  \n‘5.7.8 In subjects where quality of written communication (QWC) is being assessed or where the candidate’s spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) is being assessed, a scribe will be allowed.  \nA scribe will be allowed in the written papers ofthe following subjects:  \n• GCSE English Language (includingthe Writing section);  \n• GCSE English Literature (…);  \n• Functional Skills English (including the Writing paper) .  \nHowever, where a scribe is used in an examination assessing spelling, punctuation and grammar, marks can only be awarded if the candidate can demonstrate that they have carried out the skills being assessed. ’  \nInform students of impact of different approaches tothe use of a scribe  \nStudents using a scribe must be made aware of the different options and how these affect their access to marks. In most cases, students will dictate punctuation but not spelling. A student wishing to be rewarded for their punctuation and the structuring of their sentences and text must be instructed to dictate punctuation and paragraphing to their scribe.  \nWhere a scribe is used, the scribe completing the scribe cover sheet (form 2) specifies what the student has and has not done:  \nCentres must ensure that the scribe cover sheet is fully filled in andthat it is attached to the script, so that the examiner is aware of the conditions under which the paper was completed.  \nThe scribe cover sheet is obtained when applying for access arrangements on ‘Access Arrangements Online’which is accessed on Edexcel Online:  \nUse of a word processor  \nThe use of a word processor (permitted where it is the student’s normal way of working) with the spell check and grammar check disabled has no impact on marks for AO6 because for English examinations the spell and grammar checkers must be disabled where a word processor is not being used as part of access arrangements.  \nFor this purpose, please use the word processor cover sheet.  \nBilingual translation dictionaries  \nBilingual translation dictionary without extra time  \nA bilingual translation dictionary without extra time may not be used in GCSE English Language or Literature. Please see the guidance in the JCQ Instructions for conduction examinations document, section 14, which is updated each academic year.  \nBilingual translation dictionary with 25% extra time  \nPlease see section 5.15 of JCQ’s access arrangements.  \nAn online application for a bilingual dictionary with 25% extra time must only be applied for by the EAL Co-ordinator or the SENCo where all of the following exist:  \n• the candidate’s first language is not English, Irish or Welsh;  \n• the candidate entered the United Kingdom within three years of the examination(s), is new to learning in English and does not have sufficient prior and current knowledge of academic English. The candidate may have been assessed on arrival as being new to English (BandA on the DfE scales) or in the early acquisition stages of language development (Band B on the DfE scales) .  \n• English is not one of the languages sp","cbCaivLiK9kfdi8t","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivLiK9kfdi8t","pdf",203756,"English","# Use of scribes and marking approach\n## Best fit approach and adjustments\n## Scribe permissions for QWC and SPaG\n# Student impact and instructions\n## Dictating punctuation and paragraphing\n## Scribe cover sheet requirements\n# Use of a word processor\n## Spell check and grammar check settings\n# Bilingual translation dictionaries\n## Restrictions in English Language and English Literature\n## 25% extra time eligibility and application\n# International GCSE specification mapping\n## 4EA1/01 4XEA1/01 and section guidance\n## 4EA1/02 4XEA1/02 and marks affected","[{\"question\":\"How are marks awarded when a scribe is used?\",\"answer\":\"Mark schemes use the “best fit approach” to select the appropriate level, then an adjustment is made based on details provided on the scribe front sheet. 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